[For those who strive] An encouraging cheer song
I keep working hard every day toward my goal, but the results just aren’t coming…
Do you or anyone around you ever struggle with that feeling?
When things don’t go the way you want despite your best efforts, it’s really tough and can wear you down.
At times like that, how about cheering someone up with a motivational song?
In this article, I’ll introduce lots of powerful tracks that stand by those who are doing their best and lift them up!
I’ve picked songs packed with messages that feel like they’re being sung just for you, so you’re sure to find the perfect one!
Here’s hoping the day comes when the efforts of everyone who’s working hard are rewarded.
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[For Those Who Strive] Encouraging Cheer Songs (71–80)
It’s okayMarushii
A refreshing three-piece rock band formed in Fukuoka Prefecture.
They’ve had numerous tie-ins, including songs for Menicon commercials and as theme music for ABEMA dramas, so you may have already heard their breezy vocals without realizing it.
Their song “Daijoubu” (“It’s Okay”) has also been chosen as the support song for the All Japan High School and All Japan Junior High School Cheerleading Championships.
The lyrics—“You’ve worked so hard in practice, so it’s natural to feel anxious, but it’ll be okay”—encourage everyone who listens.
You’re sure to feel uplifted too.
It’s a youth-empowering anthem—a ‘seishun’ cheer song—you’ll likely be hearing more and more often in many places!
HinataSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER is a rock band that began activity in 2005.
Their song “Hinata” is a captivating number with lyrics that give a push to anyone taking on a challenge.
The message—“Failing is painful, but enduring without trying is even harder, so let’s move forward”—is sure to give you the courage to get through tough times.
The music video, which portrays people giving their all, is also wonderful, so be sure to check it out along with the song!
WINNERYoshii Kazuya
Kazuya Yoshii is a singer-songwriter who serves as the vocalist and main composer of THE YELLOW MONKEY.
His sixth single, “WINNER,” which was used as the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of the film GOAL! 2, is memorable for its emotional vocals carried by driving guitar strums.
Its message—urging you to keep moving forward no matter the difficulties—can give courage to anyone heading into an important battle.
It’s a fiery rock tune that reminds you of the importance of facing challenges head-on.
For Those Who Strive: Encouraging Cheer Songs (81–90)
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS
Released before their official debut in 1987, this song by THE BLUE HEARTS is one of their signature tracks.
Even listeners who didn’t follow them in real time, or who don’t usually listen to rock, are likely to know this tune.
It’s quintessentially them—up-tempo, rough around the edges, packed with momentum—and if you let someone hear it, it’s sure to give them a boost.
When you want to cheer someone on with a straightforward “You can do it!!”, send them this song.
weedberii guddoman
An electrifying cheer song from Berry Goodman! No matter how many times you get knocked down, you rise up and face forward—its energetic message lights a fire under an indomitable spirit and resonates in your heart.
It shakes the listener deeply, reminding us that not just the result, but the journey to get there is what truly shines.
Released as a digital single in August 2022, the track also became beloved by many baseball fans as the theme song for Asahi Broadcasting Radio’s “ABC Fresh Up Baseball.” It’s a masterpiece that powerfully pushes forward everyone striving toward their goals—and the high school ballplayers chasing the white ball.
Excessive WealthShiina Ringo
It’s a song that draws you into Shiina Ringo’s world and gives you courage.
Her unique vocal delivery can rouse even a sunken heart.
The lyrics, which tell you not to worry about trivial things and that it’s nothing at all, feel like a sudden beam of light shining before your eyes.
Her strength and aura give courage to so many people.
Whose voice do the old man and the boy speak in?dip
It’s a masterpiece that wraps you in a mysterious sense of liberation, as if, upon emerging from a long tunnel, a bright and open scene unfolds before your eyes.
Featured on dip’s third album, “Love to Sleep.” Although there are no lyrics in the song, its structure undulates like a story—befitting the somewhat literary title.
Its quiet, beautiful sense of motion inspires the courage to pursue your goals with stoic determination.